We’ve got another quick scrap busting project for you! Make use of those smaller scraps to make any size of bookmark you like! This is a fairly simple project that could be hand sewn as well. Or, get your kid involved and they can make their own teacher gifts this year. How great would that be!?
Read MoreFabric ribbon is such a hit! A nice palette cleanser and super satisfying scrap busting project too. You can use a large scrap or piece together small scraps as well. A multi-coloured scrappy ribbon would be so neat! Read more on the blog for some tips and tricks (Ribbon can be made on a regular sewing machine as well; it will just take a little bit more time and patience!)
Read MoreHere at WS we want to be thoughtful about our fabric scraps, how they are used and where they go at the end of the day. Sadly, the options for textile recycling in our city are virtually non-existent so we have to get creative with how we reuse our scraps or where we send them to get a second life.
Read MoreWe are continuing our scrap busting/gifting series today with a fun little project that can be machine or hand sewn. I had this idea to use up my scraps as filling for some festive ornaments or a garland and this is what I came up with. If you have kids in your life and they are into sewing (and decorating) this could be a great project for them too! If you like gifting ornaments or adding a crafty touch to a wrapped gift, these could make a sweet gift tag as well.
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